Opponents of health care reform are oblivious to the facts

Some of the biggest lies are that President Obama and the Democrats are socialists. With socialism, the government actually owns the companies in the economy and plans output. We still have private enterprise in America.

There is a difference between government regulation and oversight to protect consumers and direct ownership. In Britain, doctors are employees of the government.

The current health care bill is not socialist. It regulates the insurance industry, puts in reforms to protect consumers, and mandates that people have coverage, in order to lower the costs for everyone. This is not unlike mandating car insurance.

Please ignore the voices of emotion that are making claims not backed up by facts.

Parris Hobbs

West Carrollton